Vojislava Christoforides
Roseville,Minnesota
Summary
Experienced Lead RPSGT with deep expertise in polysomnography, AASM-compliant scoring, and advanced PAP titration. Known for leading teams, training staff, and supporting safe, accurate, high-volume sleep lab testing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RPSGT
Ridgeview Medical Center
Waconia, Minnesota
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared patients for overnight polysomnography at sleep center.
- Applied EEG, ECG, and respiratory sensors for sleep studies.
- Monitored sleep patterns and vital signs throughout study sessions to ensure patient safety and data accuracy.
- Adjusted CPAP settings during split-night and titration studies.
- Calibrated sleep lab equipment before patient testing.
- Scored sleep recordings using sleep lab software.
- Collaborated with sleep center staff to enhance patient comfort and safety during studies.
- Worked with healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provided direct patient care services, including medication before bedtime and oxygen therapy setup when needed.
- Scored polysomnographic recordings according to established criteria.
- Provided CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, and Inspire titration.
- Administered transcutaneous monitoring to assess hypoventilation during sleep studies.
- Set up and calibrated sleep diagnostic equipment, including EEGs, EKGs, and pulse oximeters.
- Administered oral appliances for treating snoring or obstructive sleep apnea.
- Monitored patients during sleep studies to support safety and accurate data collection.
- Trained new staff members on safe operation techniques for diagnostic equipment used in the lab.
Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Centra Care
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Monitored EEG, EKG, airflow, and oxygen signals during studies.
- Scored polysomnograms according to AASM standards.
- Analyzed sleep study results to identify underlying medical conditions or disorders, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted physicians with PAP titration and study review to optimize patient treatment.
- Scored home sleep studies and in-lab sleep studies.
- Scored, interpreted, and reported sleep study results to professionals.
- Trained technologists on CentraCare Sleep Lab protocols and safety.
- Educated night staff on PAP titrations and scoring.
- Supported sleep study workflows in CentraCare Sleep Laboratory.
- Worked with physicians on clinical decisions related to sleep medicine practices.
- Compiled reports summarizing patient outcomes from sleep studies to support clinical decision-making.
- Resolved technical issues with diagnostic equipment.
- Helped develop new protocols and processes for sleep studies.
- Reviewed new technologies for potential use in a laboratory setting.
- Documented patient care activities within electronic health record systems.
- Reviewed patient medical history before testing or treatment.
- Followed infection control procedures while working with patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff at all times.
- Provided education to patients regarding treatment plans and diagnosis.
- Scheduled and completed many procedures per week in high-volume practice.
- Supervised subordinate staff, trained new employees, and delegated tasks.
- Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients; kept patients comfortable, answered questions, and monitored health.
- Prepared polysomnography equipment for overnight patient testing.
- Calibrated sleep devices and verified sensor placement before testing.
- Educated patients on sleep study procedures and lab expectations.
- Gave staff feedback on performance improvement opportunities.
- Completed research projects related to sleep medicine when requested.
- Educated patients on sleep study procedures and lab expectations.
Lead RPSGT
Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2005 - 03.2025
- Executed sleep studies to assess patient conditions and inform treatment plans.
- Performed CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, IVPS, and Inspire titrations.
- Utilized TCM to accurately identify hypoventilation, enhancing patient monitoring and safety.
- Administered oxygen therapy according to established protocols.
- Completed studies for pediatrics and patients of all ages.
- Trained new staff members.
- Served as preceptor for students.
- Adhered to organizational policies and procedures during daily operations.
- Used advanced technical skills to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted software and systems testing to ensure quality and reliability, contributing to improved operational performance.
- Maintained current knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Skills
- Polysomnography scoring
- PAP titration
- EEG electrode placement
- Transcutaneous monitoring
- Equipment calibration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Sleep lab software
- Clinical documentation
- Patient charting
- Infection control
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Clinical supervision
- Collaborative teamwork
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Multitasking
Certification
- RPSGT
- BLS
Timeline
RPSGT
Ridgeview Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Centra Care
04.2023 - 03.2025
Lead RPSGT
Fairview Health Services
08.2005 - 03.2025